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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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